Parquet Flooring in Delabole

Parquet Flooring in Delabole

Parquet flooring is a type of wood flooring where small wood blocks or strips are installed together to make a distinctive design across the entirety of the floor. Parquet was historically installed with every individual strip meticulously laid, but modern parquet can be bought in larger tiles or planks to provide the same effect. Parquet floor is an exceptionally fashionable flooring solution which is best suited for large rooms or hallways where the appealing pattern can be best displayed. Parquet is available in a wide variety of different styles, the most popular of which are herringbone, chevron or checkerboard. Parquet can also be manufactured from an enormous variety of different woods, but oak is the most popular, followed by mahogany, maple and cherry. Modern parquet flooring will come in either solid wood or engineered wood types, the latter of which incorporate several sheets of wood with a fibre board core and a top layer of the desired appearance of hardwood. Parquet flooring is durable and requires little maintenance. It is, however, inappropriate for areas that contain lots of moisture or humidity as the wood will warp or flex under these conditions. Parquet is often installed by using a series of tiles that are glued to the subfloor with an adhesive. An expert parquet flooring company will be able to suggest the most suitable wood types and styles for your home.